At the beginning of every week, I decide that this one will be quieter. We’ll do less, stay at home more. Perhaps potter around the shops. But then Libby asks me to do something, usually an item from her summer holiday list. And I remember that in a couple of weeks, she’ll be in a classroom…
I’ve hit the wall slightly with the Summer holidays now. It’s a bit like that feeling you get when you’re running a marathon. Around the 20 mile point from what I remember. The end is in sight. You know you’ve got to keep going because giving up is not an option. But all of a sudden…
After a brilliant week camping in Kielder Forest, we are on our way home. There has been no phone signal at all where we were staying and limited WiFi. Much as this was a little inconvenient, it forced me to have a real break from work and social media. Cycling Libby learnt to ride her…
The summer holidays are finally here! I’m meeting them with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Spending more time with the girls will be brilliant, but I’m already struggling to fit in work. A dramatic weekend We spent the weekend at Warwick Castle for their Wars of the Roses event. Around here, drama is usually negative….
The past week has gone by in a blur and we’re all well and truly ready for a holiday. Luckily, holiday season starts tomorrow for us. Well, for me at least. The birthday weekend Last Friday, I spent the day with old friends and the evening with new friends. I caught up with an old friend…
I have to admit I’ve been dreading this month a bit. We’ve got so much on and no time to relax. I knew the children would enjoy it but it was also looking like incredibly hard work. But despite my misgivings, last weekend ended up being pretty much the best weekend the girls have ever…